UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Art and Culture

Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Hindustani and Carnatic styles of music:

1. There is purity of application of Srutis and Swaras in the Carnatic style of music unlike the Hindustani music.

2. In Hindustani style the performer gives equal importance to Swara and Shabd while the Carnatic style gives precedence to Swara over Shabd.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both land 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

In Carnatic style the performer gives equal importance to Swara and Shabd while the Hindustani style gives precedence to Swara over Shabd.